If African developing countries are to benefit fully from the current boom in foreign direct
investment (FDI) in extractives (ie mining and oil/gas), it is essential that the foreign investors …

By 2009, Ghana was the second-ranked African producer after South Africa, and had
become the world's ninth largest producer of gold, at some 3.8% of global production, up …

Two scales of gold mining operations, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and large-
scale mining, have operated side by side in Ghana for decades. In the past, the two co …

Globally, policymakers and scientists are increasingly recognizing that close direct and
indirect interaction between multinationals and local businesses is essential if foreign …

Securing and maintaining a Social Licence to Operate (SLO) is fundamental to safeguarding
mining investments, operations and the reputations of companies. This article critically …

The transfer of oil and mining revenues to the subnational governments of resource-rich
jurisdictions is a common policy aimed at promoting development and reducing local …

Foreign direct investments in the off-grid solar sector have been growing in East Africa. By
linking up as sub-suppliers with the foreign multinational companies (MNCs) undertaking …

ABSTRACT Across sub-Saharan Africa, the mining industry is pivotal to generating the
capital required to stimulate economic growth and finance critical infrastructure for citizens …

In this paper, I examine the environmental and social impact of large-scale gold mining in
Ghana as a matter of justice of distribution, procedure, participation, and recognition. In this …

International development is increasingly financed and implemented by a nexus of
billionaires and corporate foundations known as 'philanthrocapitalism'. This article develops …